Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds

How Do You Die From Decompression Sickness? Maldives Rescue Diver's Death Explained

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Diving is a seriously dangerous activity, but not only for the reasons you may think. Decompression sickness, or "the bends," can even prove deadly.

Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Of The Golden Orb Discovered In Alaska's Ocean

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The floor of the deep ocean is littered with mysteries, but this recently cracked mystery has had people hungry for the answer since its discovery.

Your Breath Reveals More About Your Health Than You Realize

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Everyone knows that bad breath points to a problem with oral health, but your breath can be used to diagnose a host of potential health issues.

How 'Rogue Holes' Are Reshaping What We Know Of The Ocean

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The ocean is vast and mysterious, and while we're just beginning to understand rogue waves, its sister phenomenon is proving to be more mysterious.

What Getting Up To Eat In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Health

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

None of us are immune from the occasional midnight snack, but these nocturnal cravings could be your body trying to tell you something important.

Gross Things That Happen When You Stop Brushing Your Teeth For A Week

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Brushing your teeth is one of those things you have to do, and if put off for a week or longer, there are some gross things you'll have to deal with.

Science Explains The Bizarre Medical Condition That Makes You Constantly Drunk

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The world abounds with medical mysteries, one of the more intriguing of which is a disorder which makes you feel drunk without a drop of alcohol.

Goodbye Ozempic, The FDA Approved A New GLP-1 Pill For Weight Loss

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Oral GLP-1 drugs have been around for a few years, but formulations specifically for weight loss are new, and a new pill is about to hit the market.

The 92-Foot Dinosaur Discovered By Accident In China

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Huge dinosaur fossils hide under our noses, as was the case with this huge, newly discovered sauropod, from which scientists found over a dozen bones.

Scientists Predict That This Upcoming Ocean Phenomenon Will Be The Worst Of Its Kind This Century

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

It's almost certain that El Niño is coming later this year, and we don't know how strong it will be, but some scientists think it will be historic.

Albert Einstein's School Report Card Debunks This Common Myth

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It's often been said that despite Einstein's genius, he struggled as a student, but a look at his report cards from school quickly disproves this.

The Perfect Espresso Shot Does Exist, According To Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but despite its ubiquity, there is some complicated science behind crafting the perfect cup.

The Science Behind Turning Human Poop Into Usable Cooking Gas

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Wood, coal, or natural gas are the usual culprits in terms of cooking fuel, but some clever chemistry makes poop into a surprisingly sustainable alternative.

The Greatest Scientific Discoveries Of 2026 So Far

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

2026 has quickly become a year of both scientific accomplishments and setbacks. Still, these discoveries offer fascinating possibilities to look forward to.

Fart Myths That Are Actually Based In Science

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Farts are a common annoyance in everyday life, prompting the creation of plenty of myths, but some of the most disgusting are more true than you might think.

Why Your Dog Might Eat Its Own Poop, According To Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

As adorable as dogs are, sometimes they are downright disgusting, especially when they snack on their own poop, but science has an explanation.

What Might Happen If You Were Sucked Into Space

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 16 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Science fiction makes it seem like a breached spaceship will mean an astronaut is pulled into space, but the reality is more nuanced - and more gruesome.

The Mosquito Bite Disease That Can Leave You Dead In One Day

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Mosquito bites are often tied to dangerous diseases, including this particular illness, which doesn't even have any specific cure to fight it.

Science Says This Age Is When We Actually Become Adults

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Culturally, people are often considered an adult when they turn 18, but that's largely a social construct. Biologically, the brain reaches adulthood far later.

You Can Absorb More Calcium From These Vegetables Than Milk (But It's Complicated)

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Calcium is one of the most important nutrients you can put in your body, but there may be better ways to get in your diet other than drinking milk.